Are all newborns drug tested in Texas?

No. Newborn screening is required for all newborns born in Texas.

Will my baby be tested for drugs?

Newborn drug testing is recommended in infants born to mothers with high-risk behaviors (eg, history of drug use/abuse, prostitution, nicotine use), minimal or no prenatal care, or unexplained obstetric events (eg, placental abruption, premature labor).

What does the Texas newborn screen test for?

The blood spots are screened for disorders that can affect a baby’s amino acids, endocrine system, fatty acid oxidation, hemoglobin, organic acids, and other disorders. Point-of-service tests screen a newborn’s hearing and for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) before going home from the birthing facility.

What are babies tested for at birth?

Newborn screening is a public health service done in each U.S. state. Every newborn is tested for a group of health disorders that aren’t otherwise found at birth. With a simple blood test, doctors can check for rare genetic, hormone-related, and metabolic conditions that can cause serious health problems.

Is newborn hearing screening mandatory in Texas?

Newborn Hearing Screening Rules Pursuant to Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 47, ensures all babies born in Texas receive a hearing screening, proper intervention, and referrals to services if suspected or diagnosed as deaf or hard of hearing.

When is the second newborn screening done?

Some states require babies to undergo a second newborn screen when they are two weeks old. This precaution ensures that parents and health professionals have the most accurate results. Ideally, the newborn hearing screen should be performed before the baby leaves the hospital.

Do doctors test the umbilical cord for drugs?

Umbilical Cord Testing uses 6 inches of umbilical cord tissue that and has a window of detection up to approximately 20 weeks prior to birth. Umbilical cord blood has the same blood drug detection window as standard blood drug tests, up to approximately 2-3 days prior to collection.

Can I refuse newborn hearing test?

Exemptions. As a parent, you may refuse newborn hearing screening for your baby only if your religious beliefs and practices do not allow this testing. If you refuse to have the test done, you will be asked to sign a paper stating that you refused to have your baby tested.

Does Texas state law require drug testing in newborns?

No, Texas state law does not require drug testing in newborns. While there are no specific state laws to prosecute women who have used drugs during pregnancy, a prosecutor may be able to find ways to criminally charge the mother under other laws. Currently, drug testing is not mandatory in every state for pregnant women and newborns.

Can nurses use marijuana while pregnant?

Nurses may also take your baby’s first stools to test it for marijuana to see how far into your pregnancy you took the drug (which may be a relief for those who mistakenly took it early in their pregnancy, before they knew — those stools will back you up). If you are currently pregnant and using marijuana you need to stop.

Does marijuana use affect women’s drug test results?

However, this study also found that women were about twice as likely to screen positive for marijuana use via a drug test than they state in self-reported measures.

Can CPS take my baby away for taking pot during pregnancy?

**First off, they will NOT take your baby away for taking pot during pregnancy, but in my state (and most states) it does require a CPS call by us to notify them. CPS may or may not visit you, but they will have a record of it in their system. If you have questions about the requirements in your state, I would recommend you to ask your doctor.**